Sony S950 vs Sony W650

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony S950 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S950 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W650 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S950 grades against the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Sony S950 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony S950 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S950 against the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S950 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S950 and W650.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W650 to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S950 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.